Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
abswaist
Dumbbell Side Bend
The dumbbell side bend is an isolation exercise targeting the oblique muscles and abs. It involves holding a dumbbell in one hand and bending sideways at the waist to work the core.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand, letting it hang down by your side.
- 2.Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, slowly bend sideways at the waist towards the opposite side of the dumbbell, lowering the weight as far as you comfortably can.
- 3.Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 4.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and repeat.
Secondary Muscles
obliques
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